Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,515, Gilbert Ferris, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Ferris, Gilbert or Faris
P 3,515
CONTENTS

Fuller's Farm Autoration
30. bls
Alma: Arum
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R. Hosford Lexington Heights Green County N. Y.
35-15

Declaration In order to obtain the Benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of New York
Green County ss On the Tenth day of February one thousand Eight Hundred and thirty four personally Before me Munn Buck one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas In and for the County of Green and State of New York Gilbert Ferris a resident of the Town of Windham In the County of Green and State of New York aged Eighty Eight years old on the twenty Eighth day of September last who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration In order to obtain the Benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That He Entered the service the service of the United States In the Revolutionary War That He Volunteered His services at the Town of Bedford In the County of Westchester In the State of New York for the term of four weeks commenced on the first day of June In the year 1776 In the Company commanded by Captain Peter Clemmons, Hawley was Lieutenant, Jonas Howd was Ensign, marched from Bedford to Mamaroneck In the same County on the Sons and there continued to serve until the first day of July In the same year and was then and there discharged by His Captain, That He again Volunteered at Bedford aforesaid In the same Company under the same officers for the term of six weeks Entered the service on the fifteenth day of July In the aforesaid 1776 and went from Bedford back again to the said Town of Mamaroneck on the Sons and there continued to do duty In the said Company until the Seventeenth day of August In the same year 1776 and was then and there discharged at Mamaroneck aforesaid, That He again Entered the service at Bedford on the first of September 1776 for the term of six months That He Volunteered In the same Company commanded by Captain Peter Clemmons, Hawley was Lieutenant, Jonas Howd was Ensign, Thomas Thomas was the Colonel of the Regiment, marched from Bedford to the White Plains and from place to place on the Sons until the first or second day of March In the year 1777 when He was discharged at the White Plains and under County aforesaid That He has faithfully served His Country In these three years eight months and two weeks, besides being out on many alarms for some weeks at a time that would amount to more than three months more, Serving near the Sons and this deponent further says that he never received any written discharge and further says that he has no documentary Evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to His services Except the one whose affidavits accompany these proceedings and that he relinquishes Every claim whatever to a pension or annuity Except the present and does further swear that His name is not on any pension Roll of the agency of any State and the reason why

did not sooner make application for a pension was because he was In Hopes of procuring other testimony which he cannot find And this deponent further swears that He is a poor worn out Man that he will Eighty- Eight years old should he live until the twenty Eighth day of September Next 1834 that his memory may have failed Him In stating the day particular day, of Entering the Service and Leaving It yet he says that he has stated them correctly as to the days as he firmly believes according to his best recollection and remembrance It is no doubt of its correctness and he further says that He faithfully served In the whole one year and more In the said Companies sworn and subscribed this Tenth day of February 1834 Before me Munson Root one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas In and for the County of Green State of New York
William Farris
Clergymans Certificate
We the said Henry B. Stimson Clergyman residing In the Town of Windham In the County of Green and State of New York and Jacob Osborne of the same place do here certify that we are acqu- ainted with Mr. Gilbert Jones of said Windham who has above subscribed His name and swore to the above declaration and that we believe him to be Eighty Eight years old next Sept- ember and that he is respected and beloved In the neighborhood He is said to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we consider him as a respectable man a man of truth and veracity
Henry B. Stimson
Jacob Osborne
sworn and subscribed this Tenth day of February 1834 Before me Munson Root Judge as aforesaid
Interrogatories of the Judge
Question 1 st Where and In what year were you Born and Have you any record of your age if so where is it
Answer I believe I was Born In the year 1746 I am now eighty Eight years old should I live until the twenty Eighth day of September Next 1834 I was Born at Worcester in the County of  Worcester of New York I Have no record of my age but my memory

Question 2 & 3 together Where were you living when Called Into Service where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live
Answer When Called Into Service I lived at Bradford West Chester County State of New York after the war I moved to the Town of Horseheads State of Connecticut from thence I moved to Greenkill Green County where I lived many years from thence I moved to Windham Green County where I now live
Question 4 How were you Called Into Service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a substitute for whom Answer When I Entered the Service at Every time before mentioned I volunteered my services and Not otherwise
Question 5 State some of the regular Officers who were with the troops where you served such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the General Circumstances of your Service
Answer When I first Entered the Service I frequently saw Officers but did not know them and while at White Plains I see many I might have heard many of their names but have forgot them will remember of seeing an Officer which I heard persons say was General Putnam will know my own Officers
Question 6 did you ever receive a written discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it given
Answer I never received any written discharge when my time of Service expired I was suddenly discharged by my Captain
Question 7 State the names of persons who are acquainted with you and known in your present neighbourhood who can testify to your Character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution
Answer I am acquainted with the Reverend Henry B. Simmons, Mr Jacob Gibson Mr. Gutter, Townsend Mr. Samuel Ferris and others
Certificate of the Judge
I the said Judge as aforesaid do declare that my Spousal, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the depositions

presented by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states And I do further certify that it appears to me that the Reverend Henry B. Shinnon of the Town of Windham is a Clergyman in that place and that Mr Jacob Borne of said Windham is a man of respectability Truth and veracity that they are both men of truth and veracity both of which have signed and sworn to the above certificate and I do further state that the above Applicant is a man of truth and veracity, And I do further certify that it is my opinion that the said Applicant by reason of bodily infirmity cannot attend Court And I do further certify that it is my belief and that of his neighbours where the Applicant resides that he served in the revolutionary war as he states And I do further certify that when I put the above interrogatories to the Applicant he was under oath administered by me
Munson Dool
State of New York
judge as aforesaid
Green County ss Samuel Ferris of the Town of Windham in the County of Green in the State of New York on this oath deposes and saith that he well knows Gilbert S. Ferris the above Applicant will know him during the revolutionary war and has always known him since well knows that the said Gilbert Ferris was out a number of times in the said Service during the revolutionary war although he was not with him in the Service but did know him when he did
sworn and subscribed this Tenth day of February 1834 before me Munson Dool
Samuel Ferris
Judge as aforesaid
State of New York
Green County ss Luther Townsend of the Town of Windham says that he well knows Gilbert S. Ferris and has known him for thirty years has then during this time heard the said Applicant above named say that he had served a number of times as a soldier in the revolutionary war and that he believes the same to be true and that this is the opinion of his neighbours and further says that the said Applicant is a man of truth and veracity
Luther Townsend
State of New York
sworn and subscribed this Tenth day of February 1834 before me Munson Dool one of the Judges as aforesaid
State of New York

Green County ss. Jacob Gibson of the Town of Windham In the County of Greene and State of New York on his oath deposes and saith that he is well acquainted with Gilbert Jones the above applicant and has been for something like twenty eight years and has an ing since time for many years past has heard him say that He had served as a Soldier a number of times In the Revolutionary war and believes the same to be true that he is esteemed as a man of respectability, truth and veracity.
Sworn and subscribed this tenth day of February 1834 Before me Munson Root Jacob Gibson Judge as aforesaid.
I the said Judge do certify that all those persons who have made their affidavits to the above affidavits are men of truth and veracity.
Munson Root Judge as aforesaid
State of New York } Greene County ss. } I William V.D. Hermance Clerk of the said County do certify, that Munson Root Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration, certificate and affidavits were sworn, was at the date of the same, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, and that his signature to the same is genuine.
Witness my hand & Seal of office this Eleventh day of March 1834
William V.D. Hermance Clerk

Gilbert Ferris.
Lustig N.Y.
1832
Atkinsland

State of New York
County of Greene
} sp.
twenty third sixth
Be it Known, that on this twenty third day of December A. D. 185 2 before me, the under-
signed, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Alden Ferris
resident of Ashland in said County, and made oath according to law that he is a legal heir of the identical Gilbert Ferris who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1
That he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint C. W. BENNETT , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Gilbert Ferris for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
N B The word "sixth" erased & the words "twenty third" interlined before signing
Alden Ferris
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said
Alden Ferris to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged. N B The word "sixth" erased and the words "twenty third" interlined before signing
John Olney Justice of the Peace
State of New York
County of Greene
} sp.
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of County of Greene aforesaid that Alden Ferris the party who has sworn to, and
acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the legal heir of the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that John Olney Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and
acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office,
this 30th day of December 185 2
Adon R. Dyer
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

August 24, 1932
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GILBERT FERRIS
R. 3515
Mrs. Richard Penfield 99 North Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Gilbert Ferris, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 3515, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Gillburt Faris (according to his personal signature). His name is also borne as Gilbert Ferris.
He was born September 28, 1746, at Horseneck, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
He applied for pension February 10, 1834, while a resident of Windham, Greene County, New York, and alleged that while living at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, he volunteered June 1, 1776, and served until July 1, 1776, as a private in Captain Peter Clemmons' New York company; that he volunteered July 15, 1776, and served until August 17, 1776, as a private in Captain Peter Clemmons' New York company; that he enlisted September 1, 1776, and served as a private in Captain Peter Clemmons' company, Colonel Thomas Thomas' New York regiment, and was discharged March 1 or 2, 1777; also that he served on many alarms for some weeks at a time, in the same company, amounting to more than three months additional service.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.
After the Revolutionary War, the soldier moved to Horseneck, Fairfield County, Connecticut; from thence to Greenville, Greene

County, New York, where he lived many years, and from there he moved to Windham, Greene County, New York.
No reference was made in the claim to a wife.
In 1852, Alden Ferris, legal heir of the soldier, was a resident of Ashland, Greene County, New York, relationship not stated.
In 1834, one Lemuel Ferris was living in Windham, Greene County, New York, relationship also not stated.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier named Gilbert Ferris or Faris, found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
A careful search of the War of 1812 records fails to show any claim for pension on file on account of the service of Nathaniel Ferris.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Nov 22 nd Nov 15 th 229 Mrs. S. Gilbert Garrison
Hon. James S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Customs City Washington

Leicester Nights from County S.H. Feb 12 th 1834 William James & Edward Dugdale
Sir
Your written communication of the 24 th of May last reached my hands a few days after written acknowledged to the concerns of Mr. Gulliver & Jones but at that time until lately he was not expected through sickness to continue work. Now something better he now wishes me to inform you therefore that the services that he performed were Company services which he intended to perform had Colonel Thomas was the Colonel of the Standing Regiment to which he was attached In the Militia Company but that Colonel Thomas was not out in the service with him in their duties but that he was intended for the time in the Companies to guard the lines and keep back the British Forces and others from coming out and robbing the defenceless inhabitants he thinks that he has proved his services by his brother to your Honours satisfaction if so please to send me the old Gentleman's Certificate as soon as may be or your further pleasure
Very respectfully
Yours &c
Richard Dugdale

Washington City
June 5 th 1853.
Hon S. P. Waldo.
Com r of Pensions
Esq
Sir. —
I have the honor to enclose herewith a power of attorney executed by the heirs of Gilbert Ferris dec d of the State of New York. whose claim un der act of July 7 th 1832 has been suspended.
I hope to be enabled to file additional evidence in the case sufficient to establish the claim before it comes up for examination
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt.
C W Bennett

May 14, 1906 History to Mrs. Luther Derwent. &
1906 May 29 - Hist. to Anna E. Ferriss her letter in b. File 14201 Elisha Potter.
1906 June 12 - Letter to Anna E. Ferriss
1932 Aug. 24 - Hist. to Mrs. Richard Penfield - m. 13
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
30105
P. O.
Gilbert Ferris
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Printed list of 1852 Application filed: cause of _____, 18 Suspension:
Alleges: "Suspended for defective proof."
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

New York Gilbert Ferris
Defectum p.m.p.
Suspended
Let to R. Hosford 8 28 th Nov 34 (could not find)
Letter to
R. Hosford
6 May 1834
C. M. Bennett May 23/53 (could not find)
Act 7. June 1832

J. L. C. Rejected 3515 Rev. War.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Gilbert Ferris , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his  widow's ) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Vol. at Bedford Westchester Co. N.Y.   June 1. 1776 4 mos. Peter Clemmons — N.Y.   July 15. " 6 mos. " —   Sept. 1. " 6 mos. " Mrs. Thomas  
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford, Westchester Co., N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Feb'y. 10. 1834
Residence at date of application, Windham, Greene Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, B. Sept. 28, 1746 at Horseneck, Fairfield Co., Conn.
Remarks: This claim was "suspended for defective proof" rejected on the ground of claimant's failure to furnish satisfactory proof of service.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
2058163m11-05
In 1852 Alden Ferris of Ashland, Greene Co., N.Y. files power of atty as legal heir of soldier - date of death not shown -

6 May 1834
O. b.
Rec d . Vol. 30. Yrs. 432.

War Department Pension Office
May 6, 1834
The papers relating to the claim of Gilbert Harris have been examined — There is no evidence in the Department of a term of uninterrupted service of six months during the fall and winter of 1776-7 in Col Thomas regiment. That regiment was com- posed of Militia who were called out occasionally and except in cases of emergency, during the winter season; — By the regulations of the Defense in the power of the applicant to produce the best evidence is required in all cases. There are many surviving soldiers in the County of Westchester who served in Col Thomas regiment. The case is suspended and the papers placed on file
P. Herford Esq. Lexington Heights New York
The Juror claimed to have been informed by Roger Holcomb

is incapable of proof from the rolls of the Militia of the State of Massachusetts in the office of the Secretary of that State. E.D. Bangs Esq. to whom the claimant is referred for that purpose The papers are herewith returned

99 NORTH CHATSWORTH AVENUE LARCHMONT, NEW YORK
August 4-1932
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington - D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am most anxious to get the war record of Gilbert Ferris who fought in the Revolution and probably enlisted in Conn or perhaps New York State -
Also the record of his son Nathaniel Ferris of New York who fought in the war of 1812.
The War Dept. suggested that I write you and I will appreciate any help that you can give me.
Very truly Dove Peafield Mrs. Richard Peafield.

702 Division St. Jan 25. 1906 Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. Washington D. C.
I have received the two statements of military history of Gilbert Ferriss and Elisha Patten but am not sure yet as there are the men I am in search for.
I will first take Gilbert Ferriss. "Rejected File 8585". Rev. Wm. Carr. You tell me who applied for this pension? In making out this statement there was an error in writing the date of his birth. You have it as 1846. I find it is my great grandfather. I will have it returned for correction. I can not stand

2 any place on the map of Conn. called "Huraenock" Fairfield Co., I presume it has been changed to something else.
Thank you for all your trouble, and it may help me yet. Was there any other Potts than Eliza who ap- plied for a pension at that time? Thank you for again, I am
Very respectfully yours,
Diana E. Ferriss.

COPY.
L.M.H.
June 13, 1906.
Mrs. Anna E. Ferriss, 702 Division Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Madam:-
In reply to your letter dated the 5th instant, received on the 7th, relative to the pension claim of Gilbert Ferris, you are advised that he filed his own application February 10, 1834, and stated that he was born September 28, 1746, at Horseneck, Fairfield county, Connecticut, (which is now West Greenwich, Connecticut) and resided at Bedford, Westchester county, New York, (just across the Stateline) at enlistment.
In order to identify a claim for any Revolutionary War pensioner named Potter, the full name of the soldier and some of the following data is essential: Places of residence at enlistment and after service? State organization in which they served? Approximate date of death? Given name of widow,
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.